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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.26, 753.31 and 340.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.26, 753.31 and 340.07 is: 511.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.26 : 753.31 = 340.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.26/753.31 = 340.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.26x = 753.31 × 340.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.26x = 256,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,178.13/501.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.07

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